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RK08 YWP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,587 mi
Last recorded199,587 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 199,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front and rear under body and all suspensions shockabsorbers linkages and subframes are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 198,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 195,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 195,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 194,629 miles

parking brake performance could be improved

Pass 14 Jan 2022 186,983 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust heatshield security could be improved

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake operation could be improved

Fail 11 Jan 2022 186,975 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Covers/undertrays fitted

Exhaust heatshield security could be improved

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake operation could be improved

Pass 10 Feb 2021 181,294 miles

n/s/r number plate light not working.

o/s/f brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 176,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head light not quite as bright as n/s

under trays fitted not able to fully inspect

Pass 15 Feb 2019 162,556 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 149,155 miles

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges.

n/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken off/come adrift.

rear brake pads low.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

stone chip in front screen top o/s.

unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of rear wheels to do so)

various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 149,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working side light. (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges.

n/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken off/come adrift.

rear brake pads low.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

stone chip in front screen top o/s.

unable to fully inspect lower coils on rear springs (advise removal of rear wheels to do so)

various brake pipes signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 138,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer eadge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,118 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

No smoke detected.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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RK08 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 YWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 YWP registered?

RK08 YWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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